In Memory Of Buddy

We are sadden by the loss of Buddy last month. A faithful companion to both his human and canine family for 15 years. It is in his honor that we give a brief description of this breed.

The Old English Sheepdog is a member of the Herding Breed. In existence in Britain for centuries, it is believed to have been developed through the crossing of the Briard with the Russian Owtcharks, which in turn is related to the Hungarian Sheepdogs. It was used as a drovers dog and for defending flocks of sheep. In the early 18th century in Britain, drovers dogs were exempt from taxes and their tails were docked as a means of indentification, hence the nickname Bobtail. The Old English Sheepdog is a kindly dog that gets along well with people, children and other animals. It is fairly large, heavy and exuberant, and must be given sufficient space and be adequately exercised.
Source: the dog breed handbook by Joan Palmer 2005